Dental Hygienist (Full Time or Part-time)

Company: Affordable Smiles
Location: Gulfport
Posted on: September 1, 2024

Job Description:

*Position Summary:* Affordable Smiles is looking for a hygienist to join our team! The ideal candidate will be a positive team player who loves connecting with patients. Open to full or part time.*Benefits and Pay:** Pay ranges between $40-$50 per hour* Monthly bonus potential* 401k with match* Heath insurance* Paid Time off and holidays* CE allowance* Free CPR training* Uniform stipend* Life insurance* Employee and family discount*Essential Functions:** Welcome and seat patient cheerfully.* Prepare and properly set up treatment rooms for hygiene procedures.* Review and update patients health history, chart progress, treatments, and home care compliance.* Clean calculus deposits, accretions, and stains from teeth and beneath margins of gums, using dental instruments, including scaling and root planning for patients with periodontal disease* Apply fluorides and other cavity preventing agents to arrest dental decay.* Examine gums, using probes, to locate periodontal recessed gums and signs of gum disease; communicate findings to patient and doctor.* Selecting, mixing, and placing materials on instruments and in the patients mouth, as needed.* Educate and motivate patient on proper oral hygiene and corrective/preventative measures.* Schedule appropriate re-care appointments.* Assist hygiene assistant in sterilization duties.* Other duties and tasks, as assigned periodically.*Experience and Education:** Associate's Degree from ADA accredited dental hygienist school* Current State Licensure* CPR Certification* Preferred one year dental experience.*Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:** Standing 60%* Sitting 40%* Moderate noise level from lab and dental equipment* Frequent bending and twisting* Medical lab settingJob Types: Full-time, Part-timePay: $40.00 - $50.00 per hourExpected hours: 16 40 per weekBenefits:* 401(k)* 401(k) matching* Dental insurance* Employee discount* Flexible schedule* Health insurance* Life insurance* Paid time off* Referral program* Retirement plan* Vision insuranceSchedule:* 8 hour shiftWork Location: Multiple locationsby Jobble

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